Changes

I sought for happiness and joy in peace and harmony, and rest to calm and give comfort to my exhausted and fatigue mind

Affected mentally and stressed by such a heavy load, rest I just had to find

My endurance could hold no more, my limits had been met

I needed time to stand aside, sweet time to just forget

But where to find the path to peace, an obscure trait to me

My frantic, turbulent way of life can't comprehend a way to set time free

I've always pressed and rushed from one point to the next with no side glace allowed

I had my life so well composed in truth, I felt reasonably proud

No one could tell me what to do, I was self-made

My time and schedules were controlled by me, I had an accurate, perfect plan

'Twas good when everything went my way and no one had to interfere

I had no one to answer to, my way was always cleared

But time within the years of this created me no joy, though fortunes I had gathered and accumulated

It seemed that everything I possessed and owned would oh, so soon be past

I had no friends that knew my plight and predicament, I kept myself at bay

They all had troubles of their own; besides, what could they say?

They envied me with all my wealth, they never saw my pain

I had my life altogether, what more was there to gain?

But isolation and loneliness is terrible and emptiness is sad

There seems no meaning for each day, no such reason to be glad.

So now I wait, but why? I don't really know, but life for me must take a change

There must be greater fortunes, a way to rearrange

There has to be a purpose, and someone surely knows

Why life is so complex and days and nights so full of woes

Maybe you have the answer, maybe you know the route

Maybe you've had experience in travel here before; if so, please aid me and give me a way out

If its a must, I'll be patient, I'll even capture advice

I'll happily make the changes, no matter what the price

No need for independence, I've had my round of that

I yearn for understanding, to know just where I'm at

Someday I hope to thank you because you saw my need

Perhaps with better meaning, with determination not with greed

I don't know how I got here, what's waiting before me

I'm thankful there'll be changes, I'm thankful to be free. 

To quote the poet, John McLeod: "Poems are the friends we make them, expressing in words a thought, of happiness, sadness, caring, experience dearly bought." 

Poetry is a form of connection, a form of communication and people use every verse from poems in cards, in speeches, in action, and an inspiration with all positivity. Reading a poem can change your thinking on a topic, or it can describe how you are really feeling. 

Reviews

[Black Jess]

Believing in change is believing in tomorrow and having faith, and That my friend, is the key *-*
I like how this poem went like a story of your life, like how everything was perfect, planned and calculated, how you seemed like you had no trouble and they envied you for that but they didn't know the truth, the truth that you suffered as much , maybe more, than them ! And you've hidden your pain from others and never shared it or talk about because you were too kind to think for the sake of others that yours ( you didn't wanna trouble them with your stories )
But hopefully your waiting for something, anything , to change !
Great changes take time, so don't drop that flame that is patiently burning for a change, not yet, not ever !
I believe in change too, and I hope it will come in its best outfit for you ! ^^

[Joey Nizz]

I agree with you, it is the key.
Thanks I appreciate it, I just wrote from the heart, it wasnt planned in my head hehe..
sometimes its difficult to talk or show someones the pain that your going through, always thinking that they will never understand the pain that your going through..
and I agree with you that always have been my pain, to never trouble them with my sob stories.
we all are right? waiting for something, a change, a new, something to either excite you or revive you, it doesnt matter what it is, theres always something new for everything.
and my flame sometimes feels like its going out but i just wait and wait until it lights up again.. sometimes you gotta walk through the darkness as long as you can to find your light.
and you are the only one who can light up or pick up your flame.
Thanks and I hope the best changes goes towards you as well ^^

[Black Jess]

Unplanned ideas are very beautiful and honest =)
Wise talk, I agree !

[Joey Nizz]

Thank you ^^

[Black Jess]

For noth' ^^

[Najam Us Saher]

Always when you talked about being positive and spreading inspiration and motivation to others I wondered if you felt sad anytime. Reading this makes me feel that you are not different and experience sadness too what differs you from others is the way you learn and share your experience and wish to motivate others. I admire your nature. Stay happy and blessed.

[Joey Nizz]

Thank you very much Najam, not many have noticed and understood what you have, a true writer and a true friend understands other writers and friends, and I thank you for that :)

[Najam Us Saher]

Of course I do :)
You are most welcome.

[Harley Quinn]

I can really relate to this! Great writing. Can't wait to see more of your writing. :) :) :)

[Joey Nizz]

I'm glad that you managed to relate to this, thank you for sharing your thoughts and review :)

[Farhan Shaikh]

Honest and true words... enjoyed it

[Joey Nizz]

Thanks bro I appreciate it :)

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Only thing we can be sure of in life is change🌹

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Amazing words honest and truth few can admit to such things that life has brought upon them and still be at peace- search and you shall find- change is possible for all we all walk our own road and will find our place at given time- we learn from each turn we take as long as we are open to it- I love the way u want to be helped and speak of greed- such an honest heart- less is more and knowing that everything is nothing is a blessing indeed- you are in the right path- all shall be well- well written🌹

[Joey Nizz]

I agree with you, all everyone needs in time, to find their place in life, no matter how long the wait, we should be patient enough to walk the rocky road to out best place.

Sometimes a writer has to speak from the heart than the images he sees in his or her head for writing.

Thank you for your review.

[Ardra]

True form of self reflection....poetry...I feel as it's the most delicate part you offer....I mean for me...it's so like we open up our inner most fear and worries lay it out in open... :)

[Joey Nizz]

And what best way to express how we feel than poetry and in writing in general :)

Thank you for you review, felt like it was on of those times where I let my inner self speak.